Edward Leverette
(1923 - 2013)

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General Details

Name:	Mr Edward Leverette
Nick Name:	Big Eddie
Gender:	Male
Age:	90 years old
Lived:	Monday, 26 February 1923 - Thursday, 22 August 2013

My Story

Edward H. Leverette was born February 26, 1923, in Stateline Mississippi. He was is one of twelve children born to Henry and Mamie Leverette. He accepted Christ at a very early age. He met and married Eddie L. Leverette in 1942. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, two daughters, Maxine Barnes (Paul – Deceased), Chicago, IL, Cherbonia Ross (Earl), Chicago IL; two sons, Anthony Leverette, So Euclid, OH, Michael Leverette (Marilyn), Gary, IN: 11 grand-children, 19 great-grand-children and two great-great grand-children.; many cousins, nephews and nieces to include Gaylen Leverette and Rose Wilkins.

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From: cheby
Song Name: in my room
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From: cheby

I love you Daddy, and I Miss you a lot

From: JolynnLeverette

We are so sorry about your loss. We are aware how much you love your father, and we love him too! Napoleon Jr. &...

From: cheby

when I was about 3 years old. my daddy and my mom had just came out of the shop(barber and beauty shop) my mom was co...

From: Burton

Farewell Pops, You were a light that will always be treasured. Thank you for being a man of principle and peace fo...

Biography

Fathers Name:	Henry Leverette (PaPa)
Mothers Name:	Mamie Leverette ( MaMa)
Spouse's Name:	Eddie Leverette (Deceased 2006)
Children's Names:	Maxine, Tony, Mike, Cherbonia
Siblings Names:	Bill, Frankie Ruth, LaVonce, Leo, Lucille, Mae, Napoleon, Odell, Otha, Pleze, Verite Lee
Country of Birth:	USA
Country of Residence:	USA
City of Residence:	Chicago
Occupation:	Other
Marital Status:	Widowed
Religion:	Methodist

Interests

Favourite Sport:	Baseball
Favourite Team:	Chicago White Sox
Favourite Book:	Bible
Favourite Movie:	Amadeus
Favourite Music Genre:	Classical
Favourite Artist:	Luciano Pavarotti
Favourite Charity:	Red Cross
Other Interests:
Avid fisherman, boxing, football but most of all his grandkids and great grandkids

Passing

Place of Passing:	Chicago IL, his home
Date of Passing:	22 August 2013
Cause of Passing:	Physical complications
Type of Funeral:	Chapel - Leaks and Sons Funeral Home
Place of Burial:	Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Funeral Director:	Spencer Leak, CFSP, Director
Funeral Location:	Leak & Sons Funeral Homes, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL 60619
Funeral Date:	31 August 2013